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Summary

The Captain ensures the company meets its contractual obligations. The Captain is responsible for exercising leadership, maintaining high morale, directing and inspecting the performance of security personnel assigned to their site. This includes overseeing the scheduling work distribution and training, answering of questions related to work, and solving problems. The Captain is the direct daily liaison between contract officials and the contractor. The Captain must have complete knowledge of the site, all buildings and facilities, SOPs/SIRPs/post orders, emergency contact list, emergency procedures, special instructions and all post duties at the site.

Responsibilities

• The Captain administers instructions to security personnel assigned to the site and assures that all officers are familiar with the facility and their duties. The Captain will also be certain that all officers receive and understand new, changed, or special instructions.

• The Captain is accountable for the proper use and maintenance of all equipment used at the site by assigned officers.

• The Captain will maintain oversight and conduct periotic checks of all field file records of employees assigned to the site. These records may include, but are not limited to, time and attendance, disciplinary actions, promotions, demotions, commendations, status/payroll change reports.

• The Captain manages the staffing of posts at the site in order to ensure complete coverage. This includes, but is not limited to, coverage for vacations, illness, and call-offs.

• When replacement or relief officers are required from sources other than the site, the Captain assists in the scheduling by contacting the Site Project Manager for the purpose of locating and contacting additional qualified personnel.

• The Captain will promptly notify the Site Project Manager of all unusual or emergency situations according to post orders and company policy.

• The Captain is responsible for ensuring any major incident is placed on a separate incident report and reviewed before distribution.

• The Captain notifies the Site Project Manager of any outdated material contained in the post orders. The Captain will also advise the Site Project Manager of any relevant information that he/she feels should be included in the post orders. The Captain is responsible for keeping post orders accurate and up-to-date.

• A current (continuously updated) operations manual for the site is maintained by the Captain. This manual includes, but is not limited to, SOPS/SIRPs/post orders, emergency phone numbers of clients, names, and phone numbers of site qualified employees.

• The Captain takes charge and directs security personnel in any unusual or emergency situations requiring immediate and necessary action. In case of a dispute or difference of opinion between security officers, and/or supervisors, the Captain will make the final decision.

• Written reports are prepared by the Captain for submission to the Site Project Manager and designated contract officials for all injuries involving security personnel assigned to the site. All reports concerning incidents compromising security such as thefts and break-ins, as well as all significant incidents involving security personnel will be submitted to the client's designee.

• Upon becoming aware of any alleged or potential complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment or unfair labor practices, the Captain will immediately notify the Site Project Manager or his designee.

• The Captain will conduct unannounced inspections on all shifts in order to assess the officers’ performance.

• Required to follow all company personnel and safety policies and perform all assigned duties in a safe work manner.

• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Other duties as assigned

Supervision : Oversees and directly or indirectly supervises all Shift Supervisor I (Lieutenants) Armed Security Officers II and III (III Sargant) and security force personnel on the contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field.

• Five (5) years’ experience in security or law enforcement administrative and operations experience in the armed forces, armed security, police, or equivalent or related field, three (3) of which is at the supervisory level.

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible general experience gained in analytical decision making and administrative work and activities.

• Knowledge and/or experience in project management and business rules.

• Knowledgeable in the application of intrusion detection devices and electronic security systems.

• Strong personnel management skills; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

• Superior knowledge, analytical, persuasion, and problem-solving skills relative to health, safety, environmental, and business matters.

• Ability to manage multiple, high priority tasks simultaneously.

• Capable of assimilating and critically evaluating information.

• Equivalent education/experience is applicable.

• Must meet or exceed the Minimum Medical and Physical Standards for an Armed Security Officers outlined in Interagency Security Committee, Best Practices for Armed Security Officers in Federal Facilities, Appendix B: (April 2013, 2nd Edition).

• Must satisfactorily qualify with a 9 mm semi-auto pistol handgun and M4 semi-automatic rifle, and shotgun qualification course administered by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) quarterly.

• Must complete and successfully pass the FLETC Active Shooter Threat Training Program (ASTTP) or Chenega Active Threat Response Training Program (ATRTP).

• Must satisfactorily pass initial and random drug testing.

• Must satisfactorily pass initial psychological testing.

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire, including a background check to determine if applicant has been convicted of “Crimes Against Household Member” or any “Domestic Violence Act,” and who would be in violation of Federal Law, State Law or the Lautenberg Amendment, and therefore shall not be eligible for employment. Must satisfactorily pass initial psychological testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.

• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.

• Ability to manage multiple, high priority tasks simultaneously.

• Capable of assimilating and critically evaluating information.

• Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Native preference under PL 93-638.

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